Pesto For A Pound Of Pasta

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons natural almonds
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 clove garlic
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

• 1 in small, microwave-safe bowl or cup, cook almonds on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned in center. cool slightly.
• 2 in food processor with knife blade attached, pulse almonds, basil, garlic, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until finely chopped.
• 3 with processor running, gradually pour in olive oil and water until blended.